US Bridges

Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib.

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 0.9 MI E of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 000000008100540

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib. in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFarmers Market RD
CrossesGum Creek Trib.
Location0.9 MI E of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 1818
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00423, -83.77939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.